Random Act of Kindness: Sharing Information

I’ve always believed that the little things are what makes our lives special. The big things effect us, sometimes good, sometimes not so good, but we learn to adapt and go on. It is the little things that put a smile on our faces, give us those “Aha” moments, and can be the deal breaker for the day.

Yesterday I received an email from a fellow Etsian, MudPudlesnDandyLines, to tell me my Spirit of 1776 salt and pepper shakers were McCoy pottery. Not that they are worth a billion, but to teach me, to share information, and to help me identify them. That was so nice. She did that with a kind spirit, just to share. I feel a little dumb (my problem, like I am supposed to know everything) but I also feel so lucky that she shared her information with me with kindness. After that, I had to check out the shop. Look at the treasures!

 Pretty Beaded Mosaic Broken China Lacy Milk Glass Plate

 

Pink Mosaic Cross Moonstone Broken China Crucifix wall art

 Here Comes the Sun Stained Glass Mosaic Trivet

Her work is so beautiful that I had to share it with everyone. Hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do.

Post by Miss Eileen aka GoofingOff

MissEileen vintage
Goofingoff Etsy Judaic fabrics, sewing patterns
GoofingOff Artfire Sewing patterns, plus size patterns
Metal Woods N Water unusual stuff and metal work

Creative Crown Challenge March 2011

I said I was going to do something with a crown. Well, I tried. I had all kinds of ideas but they didn’t quite work out. I thought I could make a crown from fabric like the rag roses but burnt my fingers with my glue gun (blisters). I thought about sewing something but when I took a look at my sewing machine and thought about the path I would have to cut through to get there I decided against it.

After spending half the day feeling totally inept (yes, totally), the hubby and I went shopping. I needed a little retail therapy and he needed filters for the car. Flea market first, strawberries $8 a flat, yum, then to Wally World where we saw his Aunt Sis. She started telling us about her farm animals which got me thinking, roosters! They have a crown on their heads! Alright, it’s a comb but don’t tell them that. They think they are the kings of the barnyard, especially those darned little banty roosters.

Well, I have the coolest vintage McCoy Rooster Cookie jar. Lots of folks have tried to copy it and get close but no cigar. This guy has a twinkle in his eye and the crown, er, comb, is red. I am might proud of my guy. I might not be much of a painter but I take a pretty fair picture and I am not too bad spotting cool stuff.

Check me off on the challenge Tammy!